Ride with the Locals in central otago

Cycling in Central Otago amongst dramatic landscapes with an organised or informal group of riders is the best way to experience the countryside and meet fellow cyclists. Whether it be in a racing event or out with a regular group ride, ‘weekend warriors’ to elite riders are welcome – enjoy the competitive but friendly spirit and make new friends along the way.

There are a number of organised and informal road cycling and mountain bike groups in Central Otago. For more information on when and where the groups ride, please contact each group directly. Visitors are welcome to join in.

The roads of Central Otago provide great opportunities to get out and enjoy the sport of Road Cycling. There is relatively little traffic, good surfaces and stunning scenery. Locals are out enjoying the roads on a regular basis and you can join in too.

You can trust those who live locally to know where all the best Central Otago mountain biking spots are. There are local groups who get out and about year round, if you are in Central Otago why not join them in a mountain bikers ‘mecca’.